It's the first time I rehoused a tarantula, it's a Tliltocatl Vagans. Was i right to do so? Also i had to use coco chips instead of coco fiber but I tried to break them up thoroughly. Here is a video so you can see the tarantula the substrate and the enclosure, note that you can't see the full size of the tarantula cause it doesn't have it's legs extended.
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First time rehousing a tarantula.
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Hi, can you maybe give the size of your tarantula? As for the substrate, coco chips aren't ideal, but in your situation it should work as a TEMPORARY substitute
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And may I add that a hide and a piece of plastic plant could be beneficial 
I cannot measure the tarantula cause I just got it so I don't have a molt measure, also this is the only substrate I had available, I've been told today that soil is an option so I might switch to soil in the future.
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Yes definitely. Especially the hide, a dark place it can go to feel secure, cool off. I am fairly new to this too, but @intense what kind of soil will you be using? Some can contain elements that may not be so good for tarantulas. Others with more experience can tell you. But I would think the simpler the better, at least to start out with.And may I add that a hide and a piece of plastic plant could be beneficial
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What you have is probably fine. Your T will burrow and web to support its burrow. You can add a little hunk of cork bark and make a starter burrow; my slings rarely use them when I do and opt to make their own burrows.
I use a combo of cocofoir and peat but what you have should work. Avoid wood chips sold commercially as they may contain woods like redwood that have natural insecticide-type oils that are harmful to Ts.
Welcome to the hobby OP, and all newbs/new members on this thread
I use a combo of cocofoir and peat but what you have should work. Avoid wood chips sold commercially as they may contain woods like redwood that have natural insecticide-type oils that are harmful to Ts.
Welcome to the hobby OP, and all newbs/new members on this thread
Thank youu
